Prince George’s birthday became an unexpected backdrop for Meghan Markle’s latest social media update as she revealed a series of heartwarming family holiday moments with Prince Harry, Archie and Lilibet.
The Duchess of Sussex posted the images to Instagram on Thursday, with the caption: “Summer vacation” alongside a sunshine emoji.
Leading the collection from her UK trip was a black and white photograph of Meghan and Harry sharing a laugh as they sat together at an outdoor table.
Another shows the Duke of Sussex playing with four-year-old Princess Lilibet in a swimming pool, lifting and turning his daughter in the water as the two enjoyed the sun together.
Prince Archie was shown walking barefoot through the countryside.
Another captured him sitting in the cockpit of a plane, showing his growing fascination with aviation like his father Harry.
Meghan also included a close-up monochrome portrait cuddling one of the family’s beloved dogs, reflecting the quieter side of life in their California home.
The post also featured snapshots of Althorp, the historic Spencer family estate where Princess Diana grew up and is buried on a secluded island in the park.
Harry has repeatedly spoken about the deep emotional connection he feels with his mother’s family home, making the inclusion of the Althorp footage particularly meaningful for royal fans.
One detail many royal watchers were hoping to see was a photo of them with King Charles following reports of their recent reunion.
However, her final holiday album contained no images of the king.
